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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.38, 1,022.07 and 296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.38, 1,022.07 and 296.63 is: 444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.38 : 1,022.07 = 296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.38/1,022.07 = 296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.38x = 1,022.07 × 296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.38x = 303,171.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,171.51/681.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.94

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